Item6Appendix2HRA

This document contains a Habitats Regulations Appraisal for planning application 2021/0035/DET, which concerns a change of use of agricultural land near Dinnet Bridge to create a caravan park with eight pitches, a storage shed, decking, and hot tubs. The appraisal, conducted in June 2021 by Stephanie Wade and Nina Caudrey and checked by Sally Mackenzie, looks at the potential impact on the River Dee Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and Dinnet Oakwoods SAC. The appraisal considers potential effects on freshwater pearl mussels, Atlantic salmon, and otters in the River Dee SAC, and concludes that the proposal is unlikely to have a significant effect on Dinnet Oakwoods SAC due to an existing deer fence. The report considers that there will not be an adverse effect on the River Dee SAC and all conservation objectives would be met.